Leadership & Committees

Board of Trustees

Neighborhood church is self-governed by a group of elected trustees in conjunction with the Senior Minister. The Board of Trustees is elected at the annual church meeting each June to act on behalf of the congregation, set policies, and monitor executive performance.

Board meetings are the fourth Tuesday of every month. Boards meetings are open to church members, who may present new business with advance notice to the president.

Officers
President: Frank Colcord 2009 - 2011
Vice-President: Roger Patterson 2009 - 2011
Secretary: Robert Holmes 2009 - 2010
Treasurer: Andy Eaton 2009 - 2011

Church Committees

Committees form the backbone of our Church, and, from the standpoint of the individual congregant, participation in a committee means contact with people of common interests in a small group setting. Terms on committees generally start June 1st, along with our fiscal year, but one can ask to join any time and negotiate a trial period as you wish. If you are interested in volunteering to serve on a committee, please contact the committee chair.

Finance Committee: Oversees the Church pledge drive, contacts member households to determine annual pledge contributions and compiles expected pledge revenue data for annual budget.

Stewardship Committee: Oversees the church pledging drive, contacting member households to determine annual pledge contributions and compiling expected revenue data for annual budget.

Planned Giving Committee: Ensures a strong future for the Church by encouraging people to make provisions for Neighborhood Church in their end-of-life plans.

Neighborhood Marketplace and Bookstore: Stocks and runs the church market which includes the bookstore, fair trade items, altar flower dedications, and sermon CD sales. Books from our UU Beacon Press are made available, as well as other titles of potential interest to the congregation.

Dining for Dollars: Fundraiser in which church members host meals and events for members and friends to bid for opportunity to attend. All proceeds benefit the church.

Neighborhood News Team: Monthly publication throughout the church year of news, information, and events. Available to members and visitors via electronic subscription or paper copy by request.

History Project: Volunteer group that meets throughout the year to archive and document church history and host occasional history salons.

Web Task Force: Revise and evaluate church website, as needed.

Facilities Maintenance Advisors: Reviews and recommends proposed maintenance expenditures and improvements for existing campus facilities.

Landscape and Grounds Committee: Augments professional gardening service with gardening and beautification projects for church campus and welcomes volunteers interested in helping.

Music Committee: Supports the Music Director and Music Programs by providing vision and support with work projects, publicity, and concert receptions for both Pasadena Pro Musica and Music at Neighborhood concert series.

Committee on Ministry: Worship and ministerial advisory committee.

Worship Sound and Lighting Committee: Provides sanctuary sound and lighting services for all church events, including sermon recordings for sale and website broadcast.

Ushers: Serves congregation by handing out and collecting hymnals along with the Orders of Service and Announcement pages, collecting and counting the offering, recording attendance, and assisting with seating, and other needed tasks during regular and special Sunday services.

Coffee Committee: Creates a welcoming atmosphere and opportunity for conversation by providing coffee and refreshment service on Sunday mornings.

Welcome Committee: Provides welcome to newcomers through Welcome Table, greeters, nametag service, orientation sessions, New to Neighborhood sessions, New Members ceremony, and the Newcomer Potluck.

Membership Committee: Advisory group that assists with the evaluation and oversight of the church's membership process and maintenance, as well as serves as ambassadors to our newest members as they form connections into the church community.

Youth Religious Education Committee: This committee is charged with developing and supporting programming for children and youth.

Pastoral Care Service Committee: Coordinates a response to the practical needs of church members, such as providing meals during illnesses and recovery, rides to medical appointments, hosting memorial service receptions, and sending cards of remembrance and sympathy.

Pastoral Care Support Team: The Support Team is a small group of carefully selected and trained church members who are prepared to offer confidential support and a "ministry of presence" to other church members who are experiencing a period of transition, crisis or life change.

Social Justice Council: Promotes social, economic, and environmental justice and to be an agent of systemic social change through church programs and in collaboration with other Social Justice agencies.